These programs are available now!  The referral process is here.  Inquiries to our Program Manager or ph 1300 803 710.

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Every young person has different needs. Our services are tailored to need, location, budget. Call us to brainstorm!

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Want to see what our programs look like? Go to our facebook page.​

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We have four open programs;

 

1. Adventure Based Youth Work

2. NDIS Adventures,

3. Weekly Group Adventures  (Gold and Sunshine Coasts) 

4. Complex Case Management

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Adventure Based Youth Work

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Year round service delivered in local areas to create regular therapeutic engagement.

• Between 1 and 3 young people per 'group'

• Qualified and experienced outdoor education staff cross trained in trauma focused work, most with a relevant undergraduate degree

• 3 hrs per weekly session x 6 weeks minimum

• Door to door service - we drive to amazing outdoor spaces!

• Wide range of activities for young people to choose from - geocache, canoe, bike ride, abseil...kite flying, games, etc

• School suspension is no barrier - we collect young people wherever they are and drop them ... wherever they need to go

• Modifiable - on the spot if needed

• ‘Bottom-up’ therapeutic focus - we connect young people with their executive functioning

• Active, safe, graduated improvements, psychoeducation

• Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane, Logan. Want this elsewhere? Call us!

• Inquire to programs@youthflourish.org or call 1300 803 710

• $380.00 per session (includes up to 3 young people) include transport, activities, therapeutic work, equipment, written report

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Referrals

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NDIS Adventures

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Year round service delivered in local areas to create regular innovative community participation.

• Between 1 and 3 young people per 'group'

• Qualified and experienced outdoor education staff cross trained in trauma focused work, most with a relevant undergraduate degree

• 3 hrs per weekly session for a minimum of six weeks

• Door to door service - we drive to amazing outdoor spaces!

• Wide range of activities for young people to choose from - geocache, canoe, bike ride, abseil...kite flying, games, etc

• Modifiable - on the spot if needed

• We are registered to deliver only innovative community participation. If NDIA managed that item must be in plans. For self and plan managed participants invoices are provided.

• Requires physical mobility - we are not able to assist with chairs, hoists or any other mobility device

• ‘Bottom-up’ therapeutic focus - we connect young people with their bodies and executive functioning

• Active, safe, graduated improvements, psychoeducation - brilliant for those on the spectrum

• Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane, Logan. Want this elsewhere? Call us!

• Inquire to NDIS@youthflourish.org or call 1300 803 710. Janelle works PT and will return your call.

• $380.00 per session (includes up to 3 young people) include transport, activities, therapeutic work, equipment

• We are registered for (Group and Support Item name) Innovative Community Participation under (Support Category) 0116 – Increased Social and Community Participation.

• Written report is available if desired either at the end of the block of work or by brief weekly emails

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NDIS Plan Managers may need this information from the Supports Catalogue:

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Support Budget:            CB Community, Social and Civic participation

Reg number:                   0116

Registration Group:        Innovative Community Participation

Support Cat number:     9

Support cat name:          Increased social and community participation

Support item number:    09_008_0116_6_3

Support Item name:        Innovative Community Participation

Support item desc:         Mainstream services that promote inclusion of people with disability to expand opportunities for                                                          community participation and employment.

Unit:                                  EA

Price controlled:              N

Quote required:               N

 

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Weekly Group Adventures

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Each term groups of teens meet after school to hang out and adventure together. Each term has a different theme. The groups are designed to increase social skills, 

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• 10 x weekly after school adventures, 3-30 to 6pm

• Between 8 and 12 young people aged 11-15 years

• 1:3 max ratio adults : young people

• Support workers/family can be accommodated also, on a case by case basis

• 4 weeks of NDIS adventures required before joining a group so that we can

  • assess the young persons capacity and plan for their concerns​ (social anxiety in particular)

  • ensure that the group is safe for everyone

  • ensure that they are a good fit for the program so they complete the experience

• The entire group starts and finishes together​, not a rolling intake

• Activities will start at the group base and will extend out into bushland and rivers as confidence develops

• After the introductory group young people can joined themed groups (Canoeing, Bushwalk/Survival, Mountain Bike) which include an overnight camp on the first weekend after term.

• Eligible for NDIS CB Community, Social and Civic participation - Innovative Community Participation 

• Introductory Group (10 weeks) - $1101.50 , Themed Groups (also incl camp cost) - $1954.00 

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Referrals

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Complex Case Management

 

After three or more ABYW/NDIS Adventure sessions a young person may be eligible for Complex Case Management.

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Complex Case Management involves our Worker acting on behalf of a case manager to assist the young person through a complex solution finding process. This service is unique, tailored and time limited.

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Possible activities:
 

• Represent or accompany the young person at meetings (school, youth justice, police, community groups, case management meetings)
   

• Explore possible solutions for and with the young person
   

• Act in loco parentis at meetings, interviewing other supports, accompanying to appointments, acting as support person to the young person.
   

• Advocate for the young person and organise specific solutions with stake holders (school welfare teams, YJ / Police teams, parents / carers)
   

• Make recommendations to the Case Managers, carers, parents
   

• Coordinate supports and support organisations to achieve the plan
   

• Explain plans / decisions to the young person and support them to understand and adhere

 

Complex Case Management is charged by the hour, as directed. Mileage and expenses as arranged.  $109.00 per hour

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Inquire to Programs@yfo.org.au or call 1300 803 710.

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